Instructional Design Librarian, Laupus Health Sciences Library, East Carolina University, Greenville, NC

SALARY:

$45,000 minimum.

QUALIFICATIONS:

ALA-accredited master’s degree or international equivalent in library or information science. Knowledge of applications and technologies used in higher education instruction, including course management systems. Coursework or experience in instructional design. Excellent interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills. Ability to work effectively with faculty, staff and users.  Commitment to innovative and successful user services.

DUTIES:

• Coordination of library instruction
• Design, coordinate and maintain online instructional modules and other web based help materials
• Coordinate instruction for library staff as needed
• Coordinate promotion of library instruction, including working closely with teaching faculty in Division of Health Sciences
• Serve as liaison to School of Dental Medicine
• Provide professional reference assistance including evidence based searching
• Provide library and information literacy instruction as needed, in-person or via a variety of Distance Education options
• Implementation of educational theory and/or best practices
• Coordinate establishment and implementation of standards of instruction
• Exploration and application of new instructional technologies
• Assessment of library instruction teaching and learning

AVAILABLE:

July 1, 2012.

APPLY BY:

Open until filled.

TO APPLY:

Screening of applications will continue until the position is filled. Start date is negotiable. All applicants must apply online through ECU’s employment website. Letter of application; resume/curriculum vitae; names and addresses, postal and email, of three current references must be attached to the application electronically. Copies of transcripts and additional materials may be sent by mail to:

Instructional Design Librarian Search Committee
c/o Colie Cashwell
Laupus Library
Health Sciences Building
600 Moye Blvd.
Greenville, NC 27834

Official transcripts for required degrees must be received prior to any offer of employment.  Applicants must comply with the Immigration Reform and Control Act.  East Carolina University is an EO/AA university and accommodates individuals with disabilities.  Finalists selected for onsite interview will be asked to prepare a presentation based upon their professional portfolio of relevant work.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

http://www.ecu.edu/laupuslibrary/about/jobs.cfm.

Reference Librarian, New Hanover County Public Library, Northeast Regional, Wilmington, NC

SALARY:

$48,952.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s in Library Science from an accredited institution of Library Science.  Professional librarian experience in a public library preferred.  Must be proficient in the use of Microsoft computer software applications.

DUTIES:

Performs professional reference librarian work to meet the needs of patrons at the Northeast Branch, located on Military Cutoff Road, where duties include providing general reference and reader’s advisory services; assisting and training in the use of on-line internet resources and basic computer applications; coordinating business, personal finance, and other reference programs; evaluating and maintaining a collection that promotes business, finance, and related non-fiction materials; and assigning work to volunteers and interns.

AVAILABLE:

June 12, 2012.

APPLY BY:

Friday May 22, 2012.

TO APPLY:

http://www.nhcgov.com/HR/Pages/JobOpportunities.aspx.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

New Hanover County Public Library 910-798-6309.

Librarian III, Youth Services Coordinator, Position No. LIB0006, Cumberland County Public Library & Information Center, Fayetteville, NC

SALARY:

$40,524.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Master’s Degree in Library Science (MLS) required.  Must have three years experience as a MLS professional youth/children’s librarian in a public library and one year of library supervisory experience. [Trainee candidates must have at least 30 months (2 ½ years) experience as a MLS youth/children’s librarian in a public library and six months of library supervisory experience].

CONDITIONS:    A driving record and criminal background check will be conducted on selected applicants. Employees must have a current, valid North Carolina driver’s license with a safe driving record and maintain a safe driving record throughout employment.  An offer of employment is contingent upon drug-screening test and receipt of negative results.  Refusal to submit to testing or a confirmed positive test shall be basis for withdrawal of the conditional employment offer.

DUTIES:

This position is responsible for performing complex professional library work; system-wide planning, implementation and evaluation of the youth services programs; collection development responsibilities for customers birth through 18 years. Considerable independent judgment and initiative as well as interpersonal skills are needed to coordinate the work of others. Demonstrated ability to build effective teams to accomplish youth services goals and objectives. Responsible for the supervision of subordinate staff, Assistant Youth Services and Smart Start Coordinators and offers input on the evaluations of all staff. Coordinates, develops, produces and implements policy and procedures manuals pertaining to area of responsibility. Coordinates special services and materials grants for youth services with the Deputy Director. Develops, coordinates, and monitors system wide regular weekly programs, special events, reading programs, etc. for youth and adults interested in materials and services for this age. Develops guidelines in programming standards and assists each library facility in setting and achieving goals in programming, including the number and appropriateness of programs. Cooperates with the Division Manager for Marketing & Communication to ensure the timely ordering of materials for children; consults with and directs the Assistant Youth Services Coordinator in ordering YA/teen materials for the system and provides budgetary input on the youth budget. Assists in ongoing assessment of the youth collection. Assesses community needs to determine library service responses in youth programs. Identifies opportunities and advocates library participation in community, state and national events that deal with youth. Serves on internal library councils: Youth Services, Public Services Managers and Director’s Advisory. Serves as Chairperson of the Youth Council. Meets with the Librarian II’s assigned to Youth Services and the Assistant Youth Services Coordinator on a regular basis. Works with Division Manager to promote and publicize services, materials and programs for youth. Oversees the development of special customer aids in support of youth services such as bibliographies, books reviews, etc. Represents the library at parent, teacher and other child advocacy group meetings in the community.

AVAILABLE:

Immediately.

APPLY BY:

Open until filled.

TO APPLY:

We now only accept on-line applications. You may complete the application from our website at http://www.co.cumberland.nc.us/human_resources/job_vacancies/ Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed county application. If you wish to submit a resume to be included with your application, you may mail, fax or bring it to our office. If a NC ESC testing is required, you may also mail, fax or bring it to our office. Our mailing address is P.O. Box 1829, Fayetteville, NC 28301; fax number is: 910-323-6135; our office is located at the Cumberland County Courthouse, 117 Dick Street, Room 25. Computers are available in our office, for those who need access to apply. Applications must be received by 5:00 PM of the closing date of the position.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Contact Ms. Dagmar Aerdelman at (910) 483-1580 extension 107, fax: (910) 486-5372, or e-mail: daerdelman@cumberland.lib.nc.us   or the Cumberland County Human Resources Department at (910) 678-7653;  Library website:  www.cumberland.lib.nc.us/aboutus/jobs.htm

Nights and Weekends Circulation Technician, Part-Time, Guilford Technical Community College Library, Jamestown, NC

NOTE:

The individual will be responsible for covering the circulation desk. During the summer, the hours are 1:30pm-7:30pm Monday through Thursday. During the Fall and Spring semesters, the hours are 4pm-9pm Monday through Thursday and every Saturday 9am-1pm.

SALARY:

Based on experience.

QUALIFICATIONS:

High School Diploma. Have experience with online classrooms, Microsoft office products, and library systems. Be able to work independently with little supervision. Show excellent customer service skills. Be dependable. Have experience working in a library setting, preferably in circulation services.

DUTIES:

Maintains a pleasant and efficient public image. Charges and discharges library materials. Registers library borrowers and issues library cards. Collects fines and other library monies from library customers. Assists students with basic computer questions (Microsoft Office, Moodle, other college software programs) including locating materials in the library.

AVAILABLE:

Immediately.

APPLY BY:

May 31, 2012.

TO APPLY:

Please submit a cover letter and resume to Guilford Technical Community College,
c/o Alisha Webb, reference librarian, P.O. BOX 309 Jamestown, NC 27282.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Alisha Webb, MLIS, Reference Librarian,
GTCC, LRC-Jamestown, 336.334.4822 ext 50330
amwebb@gtcc.edu

Administrative Assistant III, Circulation Coordinator, Mecklenburg County Sheriff’s Office, Charlotte, NC

Note:

The Jail North Library functions like the main branch of a small public library system.  On a daily basis, browsers visit the library to select reading materials and loans are managed through overdue notices, posting of fines and retrieval of found books.  Browsers can be adults or students from CMS & GED classes.  All book orders and catalog records are maintained in a central database and new arrivals are shipped to Jail Central from Jail North.  Additional reading materials are made available through inmate operated book carts.  Literacy programs similar to those at public libraries are offered on a rotating basis.  Finally, the library houses a legal reference collection within the larger circulating collection.  Drug testing and criminal background checks are required.

Salary:

$29,919.20 non-exempt plus benefits package; 40 hrs/week with some variation in days & times possible.

Qualifications:

Minimum: High School Diploma, or G.E.D., and four years of progressively responsible clerical experience in area of assignment, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Preferred : Prior knowledge of library organization including how fiction & nonfiction are shelved; advanced technology skills including iTextbooks, online resources and other learning tools.  Comfort level working within a detention facility and communicating in a paramilitary structure.

Duties:

A person in this position is responsible for daily browsing including: contact with pod supervisors, supervisory style rapport with inmates while they are in the library and knowledge of collection content to assist with reader’s advisory recommendations.  Loan records including overdue notices must be up-to-date to determine if an inmate is eligible for more loans or renewals.  Approximately 150-200 browsers per month generate 550 loans per month.

The book cart program is a second facet of circulating collection resources that the coordinator manages & monitors.  Stocking the book carts and assessing inventory for each is completed on a monthly basis.  474 readers generate 1,394 loans per month.

Office management duties include: Monitoring vendor orders, especially books for library and other Inmate Programs; screening law library and inmate requests for initial entry into database; resolution of some requests; calculating monthly statistics and preparing them for the MCSO research department; entering and maintaining class rosters for programs; assessing & cataloging donated books; quarterly reports for accreditation standards.

Available:

Now.

Apply by:

May 22, 2012.

To Apply:

Complete online application at www.mecksheriff.com and follow instructions to apply  to job opening #5929 online.  Resume and cover letter must be included in online application.

For additional information:

Email Margo Fesperman at margo.fesperman@mecklenburgcountyNC.gov.

Part-Time Evening Librarian, Rowan-Cabarrus Community College, LRC@NCRC, Kannapolis, NC

SALARY:

Not Listed.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge of library organization, materials, services, and policies and procedures; knowledge of the principles and methods of evaluating library materials and equipment; effective written and oral communication skills; ability to organize and supervise the work of assigned staff; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, staff of other libraries, and the public; and ability to conduct oneself with tact and courtesy. This position will work Monday – Thursday, 12:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. and possible occasional Saturdays. This position is assigned to the NCRC Campus; however flexibility to work at multiple locations is required. MLIS from an ALA-accredited institution essential.

DUTIES:

Librarians, under the supervision of the Library Coordinator and/or Director, provide quick reference, detailed research and reader’s advisory assistance. Develops and maintains assigned library collections; provides one-on-one and group training for library patrons and staff; provides programming for adults. They are responsible for the circulation of material and the daily routine operation of the library. They must demonstrate ease of use of Internet and strong knowledge of subject-oriented research tools.

AVAILABLE:

5/13/12.

APPLY BY:

Open until filled.

TO APPLY:

Apply through RCCC’s Human Resources webpage at:  https://rcccjobs.com/applicants/jsp/shared/position/JobDetails_css.jsp?postingId=137949.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Contact Brenda Almeyda at Brenda.almeyda@rccc.edu.

Scholarly Communications Internship at Duke University, Duke University Libraries, Durham, NC

NOTE:

Since its founding in 1924, Duke University has grown into one of the most prestigious private universities in the world and its medical center ranks annually among the top in the nation. The Duke University Libraries are the shared center of the university’s intellectual life, connecting people and ideas. The Libraries consist of the William R. Perkins Library and its branches: Rare Book, Manuscript and Special Collections, Lilly, and Music and the library at the Duke Marine Laboratory in Beaufort.  Duke’s library holdings of 6.1 million volumes are among the largest of private universities in the United States.

Duke’s hometown is Durham, North Carolina, a city with vibrant research, medical and arts communities, and numerous shops, restaurants and theaters. Durham is located in the Research Triangle, a growing metropolitan area of more than one million people that provides a wide range of cultural, recreational and educational opportunities. The Triangle is conveniently located just a few hours from the mountains and the coast, offers a moderate climate, and has been ranked among the best places to live and to do business.

SALARY:

$15.25 per hour.  These positions are not eligible for University fringe benefits or moving, housing, or relocation expenses.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education
Required:  BA/BS, enrolled in an ALA accredited MLS Program or accredited Juris Doctor degree.

Experience
Required:  Excellent interpersonal, oral and written communication skills; must be attentive to detail and extremely organized; demonstrated respect for privacy and confidentiality; adaptive to working in a dynamic environment prone to change; ability to work independently and collaboratively as a member of a team; demonstrated commitment to providing outstanding customer service; working knowledge of MS Office applications.

Preferred:  Strong interest in copyright law; basic web site maintenance skills.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

• Must be able to work in an environment in which exposure to materials containing dust and mold is possible
• Normal office environment

These statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the employee in this position. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of a person in this position.

DUTIES:

The Scholarly Communications Intern focuses his/her efforts on assisting with new open access initiatives and improving outreach to the faculty at Duke University regarding copyright and scholarly publication issues.  S/He gathers data to form a better understanding of faculty needs, works on the design of web sites and interfaces, and takes part in the planning process for new models of scholarly communication.  The internship is a temporary, part-time position available 12-15 hours per week from September 2012 to May 2013.

Working with librarians, including appropriate subject specialists, as well as others involved in new scholarly communications initiatives to identify needs and key people to assist the outreach efforts, the intern:

• Works with library staff, faculty and students on open access projects, including a repository of faculty scholarship and an open access journal publishing system.  The specific projects related to these efforts will depend on the progress of each pilot program.
• Assists in developing a communications plan for the repository, focused both on communication with faculty authors and outreach to a wider community.
• Gathers and processes citation information for Duke authors. Assists with the ongoing development and management of a system to communicate with authors and record decisions, versions and rights statuses.  Help evaluate changing needs and possible system developments.
• Researches rights issues in regard to specific journal titles and articles submitted for inclusion in DukeSpace.  Communicates with faculty as needed to explain retained rights and to obtain permissible formats for repository inclusion.
• Assists with ongoing development and redesign of the scholarly communications and open access web interfaces to improve their usefulness as a resource for Duke Faculty members.  This could include gathering data about how the sites are used and considering how best to balance, and perhaps integrate, static information pages with a continuously updated blog.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• None

AVAILABLE:

Immediately.

APPLY BY:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

APPLY TO:

Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the positions are filled.  An electronic resume, cover letter, and list of 3 references should be submitted at: http://www.hr.duke.edu/jobs/main.html.  Refer to requisition #400601224.

FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:

Visit our website @ http://library.duke.edu/jobs/scholarlycommintern.html for full position description.